Russian Official Calls Paralympic Ban “Absurd,” CAS Appeal Coming
A Russian official criticized the Internatonal Paralympic Committee (IPC)’s decision to ban all Russia’s athletes from the upcoming Rio Paralympic Games, even suggesting that exclusion from the Paralympics would rob athletes of “a reason for living.”
Day 3 Prelim All-Star: Siobhan Haughey Moves Up 19 Spots In W 200 Free
2016 RIO OLYMPIC GAMES Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…
US Men’s Water polo Falls to Spain, Faces Uphill Battle to Quarterfinals
The United States men’s water polo team suffered a 10 – 9 defeat to Spain this afternoon, which puts them at…
Robbie Renwick Readies For 4×200 Free Relay (Video)
Robbie Renwick looks to nab gold in the men’s 4×200 freestyle relay as a leader on the British Olympic squad.
Held finds guidance in teammates Phelps, Adrian (Video)
The Americans finally were able to redeem themselves after losing the Olympic gold to the French at the 2012 Olympic Games.
Hosszu Clears Olympic Record in 200 IM Prelims
Winning the final heat this morning, Hosszu took down the Olympic Record with a 2:07.45, which gives her the top seed for tonight’s semifinals.
Ye Shiwen Rebounds From Poor 400 IM; Advances To 200 IM Semis
After a poor 400 IM showing Ye Shiwen qualified for the 200 IM semi-finals finishing 7th overall in the prelims.
Rio Rapid Fire: Day Three Prelims
His two main rivals, Laszlo Cseh and Chad le Clos, finished second and third overall. Phelps will race le Clos in the same semifinal tonight.
Para- Swimmer Tupou Neiufi Has Been Selected to Represent New Zealand
New Zealand has selected Tupou Neiufi to represent them at the 2016 Paralympics.
Manuella Lyrio Breaks South American Record in 200 Free
Brazil’s Manuella Lyrio set a new South American record in the 200 free during the heats of the women’s 200 free Monday morning.
Peaty Comes Close to Breaking Two World Records in One Race
Adam Peaty of Great Britain shattered the world record in the 100 breaststroke on Sunday night and was not far off the world record for the 50 in the same swim…
Vollmer Planning Baby #2, Unsure on Retirement after Rio
Vollmer, who made a comeback for the Olympics this summer after having her first child, says she wants to have a second baby.
Juegos Olimpicos Río 2016: Finales día 2
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agosto 6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de Janeiro…
French Portrait Series: Camille Lacourt (Video)
Meet Camille Lacourt in this quick video profile, part of a series of portraits the French Federation is putting out to introduce members of their 2016 Olympic team.
Juegos Olímpicos Río 2016: Finales día 1
JUEGOS OLÍMPICOS RÍO 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Natación: Agost o6-13 Estadio Olímpico Acuático, Parque Olímpico de Barra, Río de…
